Tobin Heath (17), Sydney Leroux (11) Lauren Cheney (12), Amy Rodriguez (8) and United States' Heather O'Reilly (9) race in to mob Carli Lloyd, facing, of the United States after the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. The USA won the game 2-1 to claim the gold medal. Lloyd scored both goals for the Americans. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less

People react as they watch a television broadcast of the United States women's soccer team taking on Japan in the gold medal match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at Nevada Smiths bar in New York. The U.S. won 2-1. less

People react as they watch a television broadcast of the United States women's soccer team taking on Japan in the gold medal match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at Nevada Smiths ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Canada poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Canada poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Children display the flag of the United States of America in the foreground with while the team sings the national anthem of during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Children display the flag of the United States of America in the foreground with while the team sings the national anthem of during the Women's Football Semi Final match between ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Abby Wambach of USA controls the ball during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Abby Wambach of USA controls the ball during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe celebrates with Alex Morgan of the United States after scoring during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe celebrates with Alex Morgan of the United States after scoring during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 ... more

The United States' Megan Rapinoe, center left, celebrates after scoring her second goal with teammates Amy Le Peilbet, center, and Alex Morgan, right, as Canada's Marie-Eve Nault, left, stands by during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Megan Rapinoe, center left, celebrates after scoring her second goal with teammates Amy Le Peilbet, center, and Alex Morgan, right, as Canada's Marie-Eve Nault, left, stands by during their ... more

Canada's Diana Matheson, left, and United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, compete for the ball during the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Diana Matheson, left, and United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, compete for the ball during the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, ... more

Canada's Kaylyn Kyle, right, reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United States in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Kaylyn Kyle, right, reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United States in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, reacts after her team lost the semifinal women's soccer match to the United States at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, reacts after her team lost the semifinal women's soccer match to the United States at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

Canada's midfielder Kaylyn Kyle enters as a substitute during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's midfielder Kaylyn Kyle enters as a substitute during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, ... more

US forward Alex Morgan (L) celebrates with coach Pia Sundhage after the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

US forward Alex Morgan (L) celebrates with coach Pia Sundhage after the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on ... more

United States' Abby Wambach, center-left, is congratulated by her team after scoring on a penalty during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

United States' Abby Wambach, center-left, is congratulated by her team after scoring on a penalty during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. ... more

Canada's midfielder Desiree Scott (L) reacts as the US team celebrates after the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's midfielder Desiree Scott (L) reacts as the US team celebrates after the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west ... more

United States's midfielder Megan Rapinoe (R) celebrates with United States's forward Alex Morgan after scoring during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

United States's midfielder Megan Rapinoe (R) celebrates with United States's forward Alex Morgan after scoring during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old ... more

Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United Stated in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United Stated in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (L) scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (L) scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on ... more

United States' Sydney Leroux, top, celebrates with scorer of the winning goal Alex Morgan following their semifinal win over Canada in a women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States' Sydney Leroux, top, celebrates with scorer of the winning goal Alex Morgan following their semifinal win over Canada in a women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, ... more

United States' Alex Morgan, center, celebrates with teammates including Abby Wambach, left, and Sydney Leroux after the winning goal was scored past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States' Alex Morgan, center, celebrates with teammates including Abby Wambach, left, and Sydney Leroux after the winning goal was scored past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during their semifinal ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans cheer during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans cheer during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A Canadian fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A Canadian fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Sydney Leroux of USA runs during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Sydney Leroux of USA runs during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on ... more